Retail Audit Lead – M-KOPA Gauteng You’re the person who walks into a retail location and spots anomalies others miss, identifies risks before they surface, and builds systems that ensure consistent detection. This role goes well beyond compliance checking. You will design and own the audit framework that protects the integrity of M‑KOPA’s retail network, drives accountability across locations, and delivers data‑driven insights that inform executive decisions. What the work actually looks like Lead inventory and compliance audits across M‑KOPA’s retail outlets – conducting physical counts, reconciling variances, and collaborating with analysts and stock controllers to investigate discrepancies. Perform comprehensive compliance checks covering branding standards, health and safety protocols, record‑keeping accuracy, and adherence to operational processes, scoring locations objectively and providing structured feedback to drive improvement. Prepare detailed audit reports with findings, recommendations, and corrective action plans for management review. Analyze audit results and operational data to identify patterns, surface risks, and generate insights that shape strategic decisions across the network. Identify and report suspicious activity, implement controls to reduce operational risk, and provide field‑level support to resolve issues as they arise. Qualifications Proven track record in audit, compliance, or retail operations with demonstrable expertise in inventory management, variance analysis, and regulatory compliance in a multi‑location environment. Professional audit certification (CIA, CISA, or equivalent) is strongly advantageous. Advanced proficiency in audit software, data analysis tools, and inventory management systems, with the analytical capability to identify patterns across complex operational data and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders. Demonstrated experience building or significantly improving audit frameworks, with strong communication skills to present complex findings to diverse audiences and influence compliance and accountability across teams without direct line authority. Equal Opportunity Statement M‑KOPA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained staff. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. M‑KOPA explicitly prohibits the use of forced or child labour and respects the rights of its employees to agree to terms and conditions of employment voluntarily, without coercion, and freely terminate their employment on appropriate notice. We do not collect or charge any money as a pre‑employment or post‑employment requirement. #J-18808-Ljbffr